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Free Solo

2018 · 1h 40m · Released

PG-13 Documentary, Adventure

Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

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Jimmy Chin Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Director
Alex Honnold Self
Tommy Caldwell Self
Jimmy Chin Self
Sanni McCandless Self
Mikey Schaefer Self
Cheyne Lempe Self
MS Mark Synnott Self
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Frequently asked questions about Free Solo

Where can I watch Free Solo?

Free Solo is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and National Geographic in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Free Solo about?

Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

Who stars in Free Solo?

Free Solo stars Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy Chin, Sanni McCandless, and Mikey Schaefer.

When did Free Solo come out?

Free Solo was released in 2018.

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